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Saturday, 1 November 2008

Twists and turns in bid to design capital landmark

THE 2003 international architectural competition to design the U2 Tower was mired in controversy because the winning entry couldn't be identified.

A mix-up saw the Dublin Docklands Development Authority unable to match the number assigned to the entry with a name, and instead "a stunning twisting tower design" by Blackrock-based BCDH Architects was chosen.

But the building was just 60 metres high, and in 2006 the Grand Canal Docks Planning Scheme was amended which saw the height raised to 120 metres.

The DDDA held another competition which saw four firms submit bids, including Geranger -- made up of U2 Ballymore Properties, and developer Paddy McKillen -- the Riverside Partnership, Mountbrook Homes and Treasury Holdings/Sisk.

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Planning & Design Consultant

Brendon Buck is a Town Planner. His principal area of expertise are managing planning applications and appeals. He also represents individuals and communities during the planning process for projects which impact on them. He has worked in public and private sector planning for almost 20 years. He maintains a Masters degree in Regional and Urban Planning, and diplomas in Urban Design and in Environmental Impact Assessment / Strategic Environmental Assessment. He is a member of the Irish Planning Institute (the accreditation body for Irish town planners who make and assess planning applications).

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